Mike Sfraga

Mike Sfraga, the first U.S. Ambassador for Arctic Affairs and current interim chancellor of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, sheds light on the Arctic's rapid changes. He discusses seven forces reshaping the region, focusing on climate change, shipping routes, and military tensions. The significance of Finland and Sweden joining NATO is explored, as well as Russia's extensive militarization efforts. Sfraga emphasizes the need for U.S. infrastructure investments to counterbalance emerging threats from Russia and China, while highlighting the profound impacts of warming on local communities and global weather.